On our last vacation (RV), I knew I'd be busy with my honey most of the time, but for some of my down time, I packed a cutting board, ruler, rotary cutter, and set of fabrics that needed to be cut. While he was out one day, I got a large part of the cutting done for the quilt I am working on now. I figure getting any little bit done helps me be more efficient. My only portable sewing machine is not very good, though I could use it for basic straight-ine piecing if needed.